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VT-SPOTLIGHT: HANDS UP HOLIDAYS
Christopher Hill describes his journeys as featuring a "Taste Of Volunteering." His team at Hands Up Holiday's understands what it means to blend voluntary service and the traditional elements of travel and tourism. With programs in more than 30 countries, he is providing a generous helping of sustainability with each Voluntourism trip>>>
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	VolunTourism.org News & Notes The May 2008 Issue of Conde' Nast Traveler is online and ready for your perusal! Check it out>>>

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The VolunTourist Newsletter

In this issue of our quarterly newsletter, the first feature story focuses on VolunTourists and what they should consider when planning a journey.

The second feature article shares the story of Karinda and Ali who used voluntary service and travel to bring together two very diverse communities. But, they were not alone in "Making History" VolunTourism-Style.

In this issue's Columns, So You May Know introduces the potential for a shift in perpective: When A Destination Becomes A Home. Wisdom & Insight looks at WhatHappensNow.com and how to address some practical aspects of a VolunTourism trip. Dara Parker answers our 3Q's and discusses Social Capital & VolunTourism. The Supply Chain explores Developing World Connections, while VT-Lines looks at New Words, New Data, and New Blogs. And, Dr. Nancy McGehee shares new hypotheses and analysis of a volunteer tourist's re-entry process in this issue's Study & Research article. Read More>>>

4/22 - Voluntourism

4/9 - Popularity Grows For 'Voluntourism'

4/6 - Volunteer For A Rewarding Vacation

4/16 - Voluntourism At Boreas

4/14 - Global Voluntourism Heating Up

4/10 - Voluntourism Code Of Good Practice